Isabella Day, English Artist Goldsmith

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1. Aleksandar Gakovic ★★★★★

   Where to begin?, This was one of the most special events in our lives. We arrived completely new to the craft and left with beautiful gold wedding rings. But truly as they say the journey between was the best part! From the get go Isabella made us feel comfortable, we're invited into a characterful studio like something straight out of a fairy tale. You could gawk alone, at the tools and gear to no end. In comes Isabella with her masterful direction and finesse. Guiding us every step of the way with a very informative approach. As masterful in her teaching as she is in the craft, she explains everything with just enough detail as she shows and gets us to "play" - explore our creative energies. We find ourselves shaping and crafting in no time, practicing on material a little harder than gold at first to get the feel for it. Before she sends us off to lunch at the nearby Bistro she tells us we must come back with a clear picture of what we want to imprint on the inside of our rings!. Back to the shop and now we're shaping the band into the classic curvature. Isabella and Luke (apprentice at time) have made us feel part of the shop, part of the team. Ford Hallam is a big presence in the shop a guiding spirit even when he is not present. It's understandable why as soon as we meet. This is a true master, who embraces the subtleties of the Japanese styles and cultures. "He is the only non-native artist to have been adopted into Japan’s ancient decorative metalworking tradition" we hear. Our respect for him grows ever rapidly over the day as we are exposed to his gentle teachings as he works at his bench mindfully. We begin connecting the ring ends, a beautiful and intense process. Everything about the day was almost a reflection of life and its deepest and finest experiences. After some filing and a moment of emotional growth we could now see the end in sight. A quick polish and we're there. We cant thank, Isabella, Luke and Hallam enough. Throughout we felt the strength of their unity and the expertise and years of practice that enables them to guide us, total newcomers, to our wedding rings. Alek and Beth.

   1 year ago
2. Gemma Hodgetts ★★★★★

   Amazing experience creating our wedding rings! We feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to do this and could not believe that we were actually capable of doing them! Luckily, Bella was there to guide us every step of the way. Not only are Bella and Ford immensely talented but they are wonderful people too. They made us feel so welcome and we haven’t stop telling people about them ever since. We would highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for everything!!!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Vicky G ★★★★★

   Bella made us the most stunning wedding rings. Her design for my husband’s ring was elegant and meaningful, combining a number of family heirlooms to make him a truly beautiful, memory evoking ring. Bella listened to us & gave us some suggestions which were well thought out, incredibly practical and took our budget into account. I would absolutely recommend Bella to anyone who would like bespoke jewellery.

   almost 3 years ago

1. J H ★★★★★

   Fantastic experience making our wedding rings with Jo last year, was so memorable and would highly recommend it. Above and beyond with exceptional customer service and follow up- have since purchased a necklace from them and again, it is a stunning piece of silverware with a unique twist. Lovely to support smaller goldsmiths who go the extra mile!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Victoria Veck ★★★★★

   Myself and my Fiance went to Isabella's workshop for an experience day, and to make our wedding rings at very short notice. There is not a thing we would change about our day there! - The setting of her worksop is idyllic, on the grounds of a beautiful manor house, with historic gardens and many other artisan crafters to explore. - Isabella and her helper are the best company you could ask for, patient, great teachers, experienced and just amazing people to spend a day with. - Lunch was great, was included and the cafe is lovely. Bonus is that there are lots of dogs being walked there to pet! - BONUS, many Pokemon Go stops and Gyms on the grounds. We left the day having made amazing rings, with confidence that they would last and be something unique that we would have forever!

   more 6 years ago
3. David Crosby ★★★★★

   Absolutely wonderful day making our wedding rings yesterday with Isabella and Ford. They could not have been more helpful with fantastic expertise. We are chuffed to bits with our rings and our friends and family are amazed. Cannot recommend highly enough.

   more 6 years ago

1. TRACEY LOTT ★★★★★

   I am over the moon with my beautiful bangle!! Such a wonderful piece of jewellery! I love acorns and this bangle designed by Isabella has an acorn charm suspended from it. The bangle itself has been created in the form of a twig/branch. It is absolutely stunning! It arrived next day beautifully wrapped with such care and attention to detail. Isabella was so helpful answering all my questions promptly. I cannot wait to receive the oak leaf charm I have asked her to make for me.........I have so many ideas for pieces and know exactly who to go to make them!!!

   more 7 years ago

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